Iowa Supreme Court upholds damage award against Manchester police officer
The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a verdict against a Manchester police officer in the death of a motorcyclist after a chase. A jury found Manchester police officer James Wessels […]
Cost of Iowa homeowners insurance up 273% in 15 years
A new report indicates the rising cost of insurance premiums may drive more Iowans to reduce their coverage or drop insurance altogether — putting pressure on the state’s insurance industry. […]
Relief concert finances two new homes in Spencer, rehab of 10 others
There was a ribbon cutting in Spencer earlier today for the second of two Habitat for Humanity houses financed with the proceeds from a flood-relief concert in June. The flooding […]
Making Thanksgiving dinner a potluck could help Iowans on a budget
Many Iowans will be heading to the grocery store this weekend to stock up on ingredients for next week’s Thanksgiving dinner, but cost is always a concern. Lisa Schiller, spokeswoman […]
First flu death reported in Southwest Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports the first flu death of the year. The information says the individual was an older adult from southwest Iowa. The death […]
Former Boondocks truck stop near Williams to reopen as TA
A truck stop along Interstate 35 in northern Iowa near Williams that was known for 45 years as being a haven for truck drivers during Iowa blizzards will reopen soon […]
Feenstra: freezing seniors’ property taxes may be first step in reform
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says if he’s elected governor, he’ll make cutting Iowa property taxes a priority — and one step could be freezing property taxes for seniors. “But, on […]
Another tip, another dead end in the case of a missing Mason City woman
A report says Mason City police were back in Minnesota on Thursday to follow up on a tip in connection with the Jodi Huisentruit case, but the trip came up […]
Pilot project working to allow Iowa EMS ability to give patients blood
The Des Moines and West Des Moines Fire Departments are leading a pilot project that could end up saving lives across the state. Des Moines Lieutenant Dan Davis says it […]
Carrie Underwood to perform at Field of Dreams Movie Site in 2026
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville next year. Keith Rahe, executive director of Dyersville Events which owns and operates the […]